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Global e-signature market to grow at CAGR of 26.6% by 2030

The global e-signature market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 26.6% from 2021 to 2030, reaching $12.7bn in revenue.

Monneo teams up with iDenfy to improve identity verification

Monneo, a virtual international bank account number (IBAN) provider, has reportedly partnered with identity verification platform iDenfy.

SmartSearch releases new tool to bolster remote identity verification

Anti-money laundering software developer SmartSearch has released a new tool designed to combat dirty money being used to buy property.

CISA offers government and private sector guidance on ransomware prevention

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has shared guidance on how the government and private sector can prevent ransomware data breaches.

Web application attacks on financial services see sharp incline in H1 2021

A study by cybersecurity firm Imperva Research Labs has found web applications attacks on the financial services industry hiked 38% between January and May 2021.

Interpol warns of cybercriminals using vaccine scams to defraud governments

Interpol has warned that organised crime groups are attempting to defraud governments by offering fake Covid-19 vaccine deals.

T-Mobile confirms data breach after 100 million customers compromised

T-Mobile has confirmed it has suffered a data breach after hackers obtained records of up to 100 million of its customers and is offering to put them up for sale.

Chinese spies posed as Iranians to breach Israeli networks, cyber firm FireEye claims

Security company FireEye has claimed that Chinese spies pretended to be Iranian hackers for two years to break into Israeli government and telecommunication networks.

Accenture hit by ransomware attack by LockBit 2.0 group

IT consultancy giant Accenture has suffered a ransomware hack at the hands of ransomware group LockBit 2.0.

US making cybersecurity progress but work still needed, congressional report details

A report by the US Cyberspace Solarium Commission has found the US has made significant progress in shoring its cyber defences but that its work is not over yet.

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Experian and Paylink unveil debt consolidation solution to boost financial accessibility

Experian and Paylink unveil debt consolidation solution to boost financial accessibility

Experian, a global leader in consumer and business credit reporting and marketing services, partners with Paylink, a forefront provider of affordability software and payments solutions.
Mitigram and Fides join forces to revolutionise global trade finance

Mitigram and Fides join forces to revolutionise global trade finance

Mitigram, a global leader in digital trade finance, has announced a strategic partnership with Fides, the industry-leading provider of multibank connectivity solutions.
Approveit secures $1m in funding to enhance its payment automation software

Approveit secures $1m in funding to enhance its payment automation software

Approveit, an operations and automation platform for businesses, has successfully raised $1m.
Validus partners with HSBC for $50m facility to boost SME lending in Indonesia

Validus partners with HSBC for $50m facility to boost SME lending in Indonesia

Validus, headquartered in Singapore, has announced a new partnership with HSBC, establishing a $50m debt facility aimed at bolstering financial inclusion for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia.
BillEase secures Series C funding led by TPG's The Rise Fund to enhance Filipino financial inclusion

BillEase secures Series C funding led by TPG’s The Rise Fund to enhance Filipino...

BillEase, a digital consumer finance platform in the Philippines, has announced a significant milestone in its growth trajectory.

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